#149 – Blade Runner 2049 and the Lord of the Replicants
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We blend the old with the new by talking about a sci-fi classic being continued with a new, but familiar, vision. We have some die-hard Blade Runner fans on to talk…
Oh! The Horror… | of the First Day of the Rest of Your Life
“There is no way that this winter is *ever* going to end as long as this groundhog keeps seeing his shadow. I don’t see any other way out. He’s got to be stopped. And I have to stop him.” –…
Review| Blade Runner 2049
I have heard plenty of platitudes and honorifics thrown around for Blade Runner 2049, the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s 1982 Sci-Fi Neo-Noir, Blade Runner. Even before last night’s opening, the trailer was hailed as gorgeous, tantalizing, and Villeneuve’s vision advances the legacy Scott…
Streaming Weekly September 2017 1.0
You blink and summer has disappeared. All of a sudden, it’s Labor Dabor and the school year has started. Before you know it, the weather will turn cooler and Fall will officially sweep in. Put aside all your fretting and trust…
Oh! The Horror… | of Double Features, Vol. II
I am so pleased this week to be collaborating, once again, with my good friend, Joseph Nooft, who is a contributor for Mockingbird. We wanted to bring to you some more suggestions for double features—a non-horror film paired with a horror…
Reviewing the Classics| The Third Man
It’s always a good day when you can dig into Film Noir, and The Third Man is a prime example of the artful genre. Martin Scorsese is said to be a big fan of the film– enough to write a…
Review| It Comes At Night
There is no way to spoil this film, because the film never reveals the “it” of its title. “It” is shrouded in as much resistant mystery by the end of the film as it is in the first scene. Its…
#135 – Alien: Covenant and Standing in for God
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We finally get a chance to touch on one of the most famous sci-fi franchises in film history: Alien. What is it about this franchise that has captivated audiences for decades?…
Review| Alien: Covenant
In late October of last year, I did what many joke and pride themselves about: binge an entire TV series on Netflix in a week. With a new season just released, complete with teaser images and episode descriptions that were…
Streaming Weekly May 2017 2.0
May you watch a movie this weekend? Yes, you may. Sick of May-related puns already? You may be entitled to punch me in the face. After delivering satisfying said retribution for calendar-based quips, enjoy a rousing round of refreshing recommendations…